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Discover the world of Argentine tango in London. Tips, guides, and stories from the heart of the tango community.

Arrastre and arrabal: the dragging rhythm technique in tango music
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Arrastre and arrabal: the dragging rhythm technique in tango music

Arrastre and arrabal: the dragging rhythm technique in tango music

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Rubato in tango: how tempo flexibility affects the dancer's experience
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Rubato in tango: how tempo flexibility affects the dancer's experience

Rubato in tango: how tempo flexibility affects the dancer's experience

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Compás and marcato: understanding the driving beat of tango
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Compás and marcato: understanding the driving beat of tango

Compás and marcato: understanding the driving beat of tango

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
The Tango Vocabulary Trap: 100 Steps vs Dancing 10 Well
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The Tango Vocabulary Trap: 100 Steps vs Dancing 10 Well

Knowing 100 tango steps means nothing if you cannot dance 10 well. Discover why depth beats breadth and how to escape the vocabulary trap.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Counting beats and phrases: the mathematical structure behind...
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Counting beats and phrases: the mathematical structure behind...

Counting beats and phrases: the mathematical structure behind tango rhythm

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Tango's Journey to Paris: How Europe Fell in Love
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Tango's Journey to Paris: How Europe Fell in Love

How did a dance from Buenos Aires slums conquer Paris high society? Explore tango's extraordinary journey across the Atlantic and the tangomania it sparked.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Musical structure analysis: identifying phrases and sections in...
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Musical structure analysis: identifying phrases and sections in...

Musical structure analysis: identifying phrases and sections in tango songs

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Tango and Cultural Appropriation: Respecting Argentine Roots
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Tango and Cultural Appropriation: Respecting Argentine Roots

Tango's global spread raises questions about cultural respect. Learn how London dancers can honour the dance's Argentine roots while participating fully in its tradition.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Learning to listen: developing your ear for tango music nuances
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Learning to listen: developing your ear for tango music nuances

Learning to listen: developing your ear for tango music nuances

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Tango and Consent: Navigating Physical Closeness With Respect

Tango and Consent: Navigating Physical Closeness With Respect

Argentine tango is one of the most intimate social dances in the world. Understanding and respecting personal boundaries through the cabeceo, the embrace, and attentive communication is not just good manners — it is the foundation of beautiful dancing.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 5 min read
Ricardo Tanturi: Bridging Rhythm and Melody Perfectly
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Ricardo Tanturi: Bridging Rhythm and Melody Perfectly

Explore Ricardo Tanturi's orchestra — the perfect bridge between rhythm and melody. Learn how to dance Castillo's energy and Campos's romance at London milongas.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
How knowing the music deeply makes you a better dancer and DJ
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How knowing the music deeply makes you a better dancer and DJ

How knowing the music deeply makes you a better dancer and DJ

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
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